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2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kentucky
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was ranked 9th in Kentucky. In fact, 1,003 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Kentucky
Check out the cosmetology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Cosmetology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Louisville the best school in Kentucky for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Louisville, Paul Mitchell the School Louisville is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent programs at Empire Beauty School-Florence helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Kentucky. Empire Beauty School-Florence is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Florence.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Empire Beauty School-Dixie. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Empire Beauty School-Dixie is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Paul Mitchell the School Lexington. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Paul Mitchell the School Lexington is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Lexington.
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With a ranking of #6, Ideal Beauty Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Ideal Beauty Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Louisville.
With a ranking of #7, PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Glasgow did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the distant town of Glasgow, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #8, American College of Barbering did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. American College of Barbering is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Elizabethtown.
Summit Salon Academy - Lexington ranked #10 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Summit Salon Academy Lexington is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Lexington.
Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 4,283 |
| South Carolina | 1,516 |
| Arkansas | 1,191 |
| North Carolina | 2,549 |
| Florida | 10,801 |
| West Virginia | 377 |
| Louisiana | 3,726 |
| Virginia | 1,085 |
| Alabama | 821 |
| Tennessee | 2,270 |
| Mississippi | 872 |
Cosmetology Related Rankings by Major
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Cosmetology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 50,210 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist | 40,040 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist | 13,960 |
| Barbering/Barber | 9,893 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,907 |
| Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts | 2,184 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 1,729 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design | 1,238 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor | 1,230 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 440 |
| Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician | 354 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 336 |
| Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing | 90 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 22,075 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 2,186 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 385 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 95 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.
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